Thiago opens up on Manchester United move

Thiago Alcantara has discussed Manchester United;s open pursuit of him over two consecutive summers in 2012 and 2013.

Bayern Munich midfielder Thiago was a target for Sir Alex (go to fifa 16 crédits) Ferguson throughout his final season as United manager although the Spaniard was nonetheless at Barcelona, although Ferguson;s successor, David Moyes, also openly sought to sign the 24-year-old.

Thiago at some point joined Bayern in 2013, and has now established himself inside the first group immediately after recovering from a really serious knee injury suffered in his initial season.

;There was never any firm proposal,; Thiago told the Each day Mail with regards to United;s interest.

;David de Gea wanted me to join. He wrote a message on my match ball right after we;d beaten Italy in (vist acheter fifa coins) the final [of the 2013 European Under 21 Championship]. But I;d have completed the exact same with him.

;He’s among the greatest goalkeepers within the world. You generally want to play using the greatest. However it was constantly (go to fifa 16 crédits) going to become Munich.

On the appeal from the Premier League, Thiago added: ;All I will say is that it is actually an remarkable league. It’s in all probability the top league in the world but I;m very delighted at Bayern and fulfilled with what I am performing.;